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The 2017 GFFAFest season is coming to an end, but we are looking forward to ending this year on a high note in Portland, OR. This will be our biggest show there yet, with 100+ exhibitors signed up to showcase their products and services. From pizzas, jerky, and seafood, to cookies, cakes, and protein bars, and everything in between, you’ll find something for every taste. Meet local restaurant owners, support groups, grocery stores, and medical service providers. Have a sip of beer or cider – all gluten-free, of course!

Our entire team sends a huge THANK YOU to Enjoy Life Foods, our title sponsor. Their support enables us to bring these events all across the nation. Anyone who is joining us in Portland: make sure to stop by the Enjoy Life Foods booth to thank them for supporting the gluten-free community. Don’t forget to share your wishes and #JourneytoEnjoyLife while you’re there. Here’s what other people have wished for:

Ready to join us to close out the year? We’ll be waiting for you at the Portland Expo Center on October 21-22, 2017!! It’s going to be a rainy weekend, so here’s your chance to get the whole family out of the house. Get your tickets in advance and save 20% by using code 20OFF during the checkout process.

The last show of the year is about to go down. We’ll be returning to Portland, OR on Oct 21-22, setting up shop at the Portland Expo Center. And this year, the show will be bigger and better than ever. 100+ exhibitors will await your visit. Come and sample their goodies, learn about their services, attend a lecture or cooking demo… There will be so many ways to enjoy this event.

We all need to be prepared for an emergency or disaster situation, but how do you do that when you have food intolerances or celiac disease? What is a nutrient dense food? Why are shelf stable, nutrient dense foods important? This class will help get you and your family ready for whatever situation happens to come along. This class is geared towards everyone in the community, not just people with celiac disease.

Just diagnosed? No problem! Looking into the gluten-free diet but haven’t dived in? No worries! Listen to Gluten Free 101 and you’ll be caught up on gluten-free for beginners! We’ll tackle the gluten-free diet and celiac disease a bit at a time, so you’ll leave feeling like you’ve got a grasp on your lifestyle – from celiac disease testing, to hidden gluten and reading labels, to dining out and more!

Join chef Mary Capone and learn Techniques for Making Great Gluten-Free Bread. Learn how to activate yeast, what ingredients make great texture, and how to handle and shape breads such as rolls, focaccia, french boule and pizza crust. Mary is the owner and creator of Bella Gluten-Free, an allergen friendly baking mix company and the author of “The Gluten-Free Italian Cookbook” and co-author of Gluten-Free and More’s Best Gluten-Free Cookbook. Visit www.bellaglutenfree.com for more recipes.

Don’t just eat donuts, turn them into magical desserts! Along with a recipe or two for a seasonal donut, Marilyn will show you how to use baked donuts as the base for strawberry shortcake, trifles, and demo how to make them the center of any celebration by having a donut bar with toppings and glazes for your guests to choose from.

The Celiac Project Podcast – the #1 weekly celiac and gluten-free related podcast – will be taping live at the GFFAFest! The Celiac Project founder and filmmaker, Michael Frolichstein, along with podcast co-host, Cam Weiner, will moderate a panel of guests including bloggers Erin Smith (glutenfreeglobetrotter.com) and Margaret Clegg (miglutenfreegal.com). You just might end up in an upcoming episode! www.celiacproject.com

Dr. Dutko will be talking about the mission of Mend Hunger, a charitable organization that provides gluten free and allergy safe food to those in need. Dr. Dutko will address the looming hunger epidemic and how it affects the GFAF community. https://www.mendhunger.com/

Living with food allergies all of her life, Author, Health and Wellness Coach Sue Hardesty-Ritenour will be sharing ideas for ingredient replacements in recipes. Whether you’re new to the food substitution scene or just looking for some fresh ideas, let Sue inspire you to think outside the box and get out of your culinary rut.

A huge thank you to our title sponsor Enjoy Life Foods. Your support helps us put on amazing events all across the nation, where we bring together gluten-free consumers and companies to learn about each other.

Are you planning on joining us at one of our upcoming shows? Make sure to stop by Enjoy Life Land while you’re there. It’s a place where life is good, friends are family and the snacks are gluten-free and free-from the top 8 allergens! Come visit them at the #GFFAFest and hike Cookie Canyon, swim in the dairy-free Chocolate River and wander through the Free-From Forest while enjoying their delicious snacks along the way! Here’s a sneak peak:

So come and get your samples at Enjoy Life Land at any of our upcoming shows. And don’t forget to share your #JourneytoEnjoyLife:

Ready to join us? Get your tickets in advance and save 20% using coupon code 20OFF.

The landscape of gluten-free food labeling has changed radically since the FDA’s new regulations went into effect. Find out what it means to say “gluten-free,” what it means to be “certified gluten-free,” what “gluten free endorsements” are, and how to tell the difference. Associate Editor of Gluten Free & More Magazine, Jules Shepard, was instrumental in pushing for the FDA regulations, and has been vocal in holding manufacturers to the highest standards ever since. Jules will teach you how to shop for safe GF products, plus explain the confusing distinction between “purity protocol oats” and mechanically or optically separated oats, and answer questions about the safety of oats in new mass marketed, labeled “gluten-free” products. Jules will also discuss “gluten reduced” beers versus naturally gluten free beers. Come with questions and leave with answers to help you shop safely, gluten free.

Learn from a Cupcake Wars Veteran how to master the art of food allergy baking! These coveted tips (and a tool) will give you the skills you need to bake great tasting, gluten/nut free, gluten/nut/dairy free and Crazy 8 goodies.

Gluten free baking expert, cookbook author and Gluten Free & More Magazine Associate Editor Jules Shepard will show you how to easily make authentic gluten-free baguettes, even if you’ve never baked bread before! You won’t believe how easy it is to bake your own fresh gluten-free bread with the tricks Jules will teach in this class. Come for samples and learn the secrets to making great bread.

Are you considering the gluten-free diet — but haven’t dived in yet? No worries! Gluten Free & More’s managing editor Erica Dermer presents Gluten Free 101, an intro to the essentials of gluten-free living. Erica tackles the gluten-free diet and celiac disease a bit at a time to give you an easy-to-understand look at all aspects of the gluten-free lifestyle — from celiac testing and hidden gluten to reading labels, dining out and more.

Topic: Fresh Tips on Building a Healthy Gluten-Free Lifestyle
Location: Lecture Area

Join Registered Dietitian Kerry Clifford, MS, RD, from Fresh Thyme Farmers Markets, for an informational session filled with Tips you can use immediately to boost and maintain your health! Whether you follow a Gluten Free Diet for Celiac Disease or avoid Gluten for sensitivities, find out more about how to navigate the grocery store. Learn the key terms related to allergy, sensitivity and intolerance as well as understanding how to build and maintain Gut Health. This will be an exciting session that you won’t want to miss!

Topic: Life at the Gluten Free Table: At Home, At Work, Dining Out, Travel, and Fabulously Fun Events
Location: Lecture Area

Lisa is proof that you can be gluten free and still live a fun and full life! She is a certified Integrative Health Coach with Practice Wellness, who specializes in helping clients achieve optimal health and wellness while maintaining a gluten free diet. In her spare time, she loves to travel and experience delicious gluten free meals along the way.

Topic: Gluten and Sugar: the Ticking Time Bomb Inside of Everyone
Location: Lecture Area

What you need to know about the negative impacts of sugar and gluten and how you can take back your health! Marlaine is a Certified Nutritional Therapist, Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition ® and GAPS Certified Practitioner with a passion and know-how for informing and inspiring people to transform their habits from eating the modern diet to enjoying the nutritious benefits of a well-balanced whole food diet. Marlaine knows how to leverage nutritional therapy principles and practical skills in cutting edge whole food nutrition science to support individuals who are trying to improve their diet, improve eating habits, manage their weight and optimize their overall health and wellness

Start your morning with a delicious muffin: whether it’s sweet or savory this versatile baked good will help you start your day. Share them with your friends at school or at work. They taste so good that no one will be able to tell they are gluten free. Kathy Schwartz, a Registered Dietitian and founder of Brodys 579, will show you how easy they are to make and how versatile they can be.

Healthy Gluten-Free Baking and Cooking with no rice, no corn, no Xanthan, Guar or fillers of any kind. Is it possible? Deb will show you how to create simple and healthy solutions to solve your most challenging Gluten-Free Cooking and Baking questions.

Colleen Anderson and Joyce Kaping, authors of Eating Pure in a Processed Foods World®, mentor individuals in their Back to the Basics presentation on how to grow, preserve and prepare pure food. At Farm Girl Fresh, they believe nutrition starts from the ground up. In their Leafy Greens/Spinach Presentation, they invite the audience to participate in how to grow healthy plants using the best growing practices and techniques. We’ll discuss how to preserve spinach and go through the process of freezing spinach. The presentation will end with audience participation of preparing one of our gluten-free spinach salad recipes as we talk about the products we use and share helpful tips. Please join us as we grow, preserve and prepare pure food for a lifetime investment for better health.

It’s not just burgers without a bun! Polynesian Chicken Salad is on the menu today! Summer is Here and learn how to grill from a California Girl! Chicken Thighs are underrated, and she’ll show you this amazing Polynesian Chicken Salad that will be your new favorite thing! Jennifer Reynolds is the sauce goddess, loves to grill and teaches grilling classes.

Whether you’re new to the gluten-free diet or you’ve been gluten-free for years, it can be tricky to navigate the gluten-free world. Colette will give information to help you better understand the gluten-free world, from explaining essential terminology to safely selecting products, dining out, traveling and more.

Are you out of ideas for ingredient replacements in recipes? Whether you’re new to the food substitution scene or just looking for some fresh, new ideas, this presentation is for you. Health and wellness coach Susan Hardesty-Ritenour inspires you to think outside the box and get out of your culinary rut. Make your recipes allergy-friendly, healthy and delicious all at the same time.

This is the year to create a healthier mind, body and home. Discover how making small changes can make a significant difference in your life. Find out how you can reduce your exposure to allergens & toxins and create a healthier environment. Learn how you can easily switch to non-toxic beauty & cleaning products. Gain tips for making quick, healthy, allergy-friendly meals.

Topic: Bridging the Divide: Gluten-Free to Grain-Free Living
Location: Lecture Area

Have you considered trying a grain-free or Paleo dietary lifestyle to resolve your health issues? Jen Cuevas, founder of The Gluten & Grain Free Gourmet, helps you journey beyond gluten-free. A certified gluten-free coach with a surprising health story, Jen coaches and trains individuals and groups to experience this new approach to eating. She shares her personal journey, along with tips and ideas to help you experience amazing results. Special note: Attendees of this presentation will receive a ticket to redeem for a special treat (limit one per person).

Learn how to make fresh gluten-free tortillas in the comfort of your own kitchen. From traditional corn tortillas to savory chipotle tortillas and delectable sweet tortillas, this ancient staple is given delicious modern twists. This demo is presented by the Keenan family, which includes a dietary technician, a herbalist and a researcher. With over 60 years of combined experience cooking for special dietary needs, each family member brings a unique perspective to allergy-friendly living.

Special-diet blogger Tiffany Hinton shares her secret recipe for delicious gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free Twinkies that look and taste just like the real thing! You and your kids will love this classic treat.

Looking for a tasty dessert that’s easy to make, healthy and looks fantastic? Health and wellness coach Susan Hardesty-Ritenour demonstrates easy apple nachos, a healthy snack your kids will love. This recipe will be a great hit at your next dinner party!

Do you ever crave a soft pretzel? Frank Friedman, co-founder of Colette and Frank’s Gluten Free Goodness, shows you how to make delicious gluten-free soft pretzels using a basic bread dough. Hot and fresh from the oven, you’ll love this recipe!

Just diagnosed? No problem! Looking into the gluten-free diet but haven’t dived in? No worries! Listen to Gluten Free 101 and you’ll be caught up on gluten-free for beginners! We’ll tackle the gluten-free diet and celiac disease a bit at a time, so you’ll leave feeling like you’ve got a grasp on your lifestyle – from celiac disease testing, to hidden gluten and reading labels, to dining out and more!

As the go-to person for Celiac and digestive issues, Jenna remembers what it’s like to feel there is nowhere else to go when even the “doctors just don’t get it.” With Jenna’s help, discover the top essential oils to improve digestion and over 20 other ways to use essential oils daily.

In her talk, Marti will provide the nutritional basis for achieving a natural way to reduce pain and inflammation associated with food allergies and sensitivities by way of food, drink and supplementation. She will also be including her fellow IIN (Institute for Integrative Nutrition) alum, Debby C. Johnson, RN, Holistic Health Counselor as co-speaker for the final 20 minutes and together they will inform and introduce the products, technology and benefits of each that our companies provide and are available to achieve getting alkaline and living an energized life.

Surprising research has disclosed a significant relationship between hair loss and a gluten-rich diet. Dr. Candy will share with you steps to not only restore your hair loss but to improve your total health. Experiencing these cutting-edge findings will aid you in returning to and enjoying life holistically.

These recipes have the perfect balance of flavor to showcase this ancient grain. Cathy is a celiac who has a medical background and went back to school to teach people how to transform their favorite recipes and make them gluten-free.

Asian cuisine has typically been known for its bold flavors: sweet, spicy, salty, sour, and bitter. However, over the years, it continues to be a favorite because it is also easily adapted to the gluten free diet. Uyen will show you how to do just that, so you can make your own favorites at home.

Topic: Cooking Creole
Location: Demo Stage

A rich gumbo is traditionally thickened by a slow cooked, laborious intense dark brown roux, then supported by okra and filé powder. This gluten-free gumbo has all the depth and comfort of a hearty stew without all the hard-work.

Green Festival, America’s largest and longest-running sustainability and green living event returns to Portland December 9-11 at the Oregon Convention Center. Green Festival is a vibrant, dynamic marketplace with the purpose of bringing together consumers, local businesses, environmental advocates, community leaders and sustainability experts, all under one roof to help create ways for people to discover new products and sustainable businesses that are making a difference for the future. Discover the latest green living and plant-based diets, sample local vegan/vegetarian food, experience children’s activities in the Family Fun Pavilion and enjoy film screenings and presentations from environmental experts. Find unique gifts and stocking stuffers from a wide variety of local, sustainable products that are good for the planet.

Show hours open to the public are: FRI. 12/9 12noon-6pm, SAT. 12/10 10am-6pm and SUN. 12/12 10am-5pm at the OCC (Hall B) located at 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 97232. FREE EVENT to Shop! Taste! Enjoy! www.greenfestivals.org. Contact info@greenfestivals.org or call 828-236-0324 ext 300 for more information.